Executive Producer - Web jobs in Connecticut

Company Description

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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

NBC Connecticut is looking for an Executive Producer to oversee all elements of news programs and daily OTT newscast, as well as help inspire and coach a talented, passionate staff.  This position coordinates the content and presentation of broadcasts under the direction of the Assistant News Director and VP of News.

Essential Functions:

• Assist VP of News, Assistant News Director and Managing Editor in managing the day-to-day news operation. 
• Participate in daily planning meetings. 
• Contribute ideas for news programming based on the NBC Connecticut News Strategy. 
• Oversee show production.
• Share responsibility for determining the composition and flow of all newscasts, selecting video, writing, and copy-editing stories. 
• Work closely with producers, anchors, reporters, editors, digital team, and technical crews to make certain program elements abide by NBC Owned Stations News Guidelines as well as the NBC Connecticut News Strategy.
• Work with Assistant News Director to ensure training and coaching is provided for Producers. 
• Schedule and maintain regular feedback sessions with direct reports to work on writing, showcasing, and other elements.
• Motivate staff though effective implementation of NBC’s performance management process.
• Facilitate the orientation of new employees. 
• Implement NBC Connecticut news standards and ensure adhered to while producing news programs. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of related work experience including direct responsibility for producing a news program and preparing rundowns.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights.
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift.
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Required On Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Galaxy platform
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Has the ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
• Experience delegating, assigning, setting objectives, providing positive feedback and taking corrective action, if necessary
• Prior experience supervising producers and other news personnel
• Demonstrates the ability to manage a staff effectively while under extreme pressure and the ability to react quickly to breaking news situations.
• Skilled in utilizing internal and external resources to accomplish goals.
• Ability to quickly understand and size up opportunity and/or problems and respond with creative ideas and solutions
• Experience reviewing reporters’ scripts
• Has the ability to conduct performance appraisals
• Skilled in delivering feedback in order to develop team
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently

Additional Information

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